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Are you dealing with a deceitful boss who lies to others and wants you to do the same? You can either go over his or her head to report the behavior, or you can at least let the boss know -- in a "nonaccusatory way" -- that you're aware of the deceit, says Mary Gentile, a Babson College senior researcher.

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Telling your boss something that you know he or she isn't going to like may be unpleasant, but sometimes it's necessary, Scott Eblin writes. To increase your odds of success, develop a thorough grasp of the issues involved, he writes, and make sure your behavior is driven by the best interests of the company and not just your own.

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